What makes a successful ensemble?
Band-
anyone can form a band but what makes them successful is communication and organisation skills along with how good they play together.There are band members that don't contribute with each other but achieved with major success for example:
The beatles
pink floyd
bands who were equal:
Abba
Fleetwood Mac.
Hollywood undead is an american rap rock band from California. the band originated in 2005 from a song titled "The Kids" that Jorel Decker (J-Dog) and Aron Erlichman (Deuce) posted on the band's MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends Jeff Philips (Shady), George Ragan (Johnny 3 Tears), Jordon Terrell (Charlie Scene), Dylan Alvarez (Funny Man), and Matthew St. Claire (Da Kurlzz)
How to join a band:
similar music interests with other members of the band and capabilities.Similar ambition.
search internet or the nearest music shop there's has to be posters there to find other musicians to play with or make one.Hollywood undead was different J-Dog explained that when forming the band "Whoever was in the room at the time and played an instrument was in the band."The current members of the band are Charlie scene real name Jordon he does the vocals, backing vocals and plays the lead guitar.Da kurlzz real name Matthew he plays drums, percussion, unclean vocals.Danny real name Daniel-clean vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard.Funny Man real name Dylan -vocals.J-Dog real name Jorel - vocals, unclean vocals, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, programming. Johny 3 Tears real name George-vocals and bass guitar.
organisation:
without organisation there is no success for the band.Band members should come with an agreement among one another when organizing an issue example:dates for rehearsal repertoire and solos.Communication is another one, band members need to be aware of the decisions made by one another. There is also the outlook of the band most bands are different because of the way they represent them self's in fashion for example:Hollywood undead members wear Masks-Each member has their own unique style of mask, of which have been upgraded from album to album, these are the masks the band have used up to today. Some masks have a meaning to them whilst others are just for looks.
-Johnny 3 Tears: The number 3 represents his previous band known as '3 Tears', whilst the butterfly is a reference to the book 'Paradise Lost'
-Funny Man: His mask recently refers to the Mexican Lucha Libre, as a sign that he is Mexican related.
-Danny: His mask bared the Christian cross, showing that he is of Christian faith or belief.
Communication:(key) band discussions,musical interaction,audience interaction
Band members need to be able to listen carefully to what other are communicating and then adjust to something better.
How to became popular by communication:
-play in public is the bigger one for any musicians the only way people will know you is to perform in front of them or putting videos of your performance on YouTube.
many famous bands promote their songs on sites such as Myspace or sound cloud as you can see this is the main reason how Hollywood undead became famous also the band is known for their vocal interplay within the songs, usually having 2, 3, and sometimes 4 rappers in a single song, while one member sings the choruses. However, some tracks are left to a single rapper, such as Johnny 3 Tears in "Pour Me", or Charlie Scene in "Everywhere I Go". And two of the songs, "Christmas in Hollywood" and "Dove and Grenade", feature all six of the members. Guitarist Charlie Scene is known for taking part in the party-based songs such as "Everywhere I Go" or "Comin' in Hot", while also having roles in some of the more serious songs such as "City" and "Levitate". Johnny 3 Tears usually takes part in the more serious and heavier tracks, such as "Young" or "S.C.A.V.A.". Funny Man takes part in mainly the party-based songs such as "Comin' in Hot" and "No. 5", usually teaming up with Charlie Scene. J-Dog is known for his roles in the more fast-paced songs, such as "Tendencies" and "Sell Your Soul" and also takes roles in heavier songs, similarly to Johnny 3 Tears. Although Da Kurlzz doesn't take part in the rapping much, he usually provides screaming for songs like "Been to Hell". Danny (and formerly Deuce) provides singing vocals for the choruses in every song. However, in a few songs such as "Bullet," Charlie Scene sings a chorus, sometimes with Danny as a backup voice.
Rehearsal:
without rehearsal a band cannot improve. Rehearsals are just like our solo practice yet if you are in a band you need to do both.Issues arise that don't normally occur in solo practice-you need to make sure that sound you produce is constantly together.Example:A weekly rehearsal essential.Longer rehearsals may be necessary to polish the band in time for a performance. Rehearsals are usually 2 hours in length
repertoire:
repertoire will depend on what you band plays and what specific music you are in to.Repertoire are chosen together-you must consider everyone's suggestions.Its important that all the members of your band like the repertoire that you have chosen otherwise they wont put to much effort.
of the band:
strengths-organised,cooperative,imaginative and inventive,equality, a strong will,best intentions for the band,friendship,aims and ambitions,determination.
weaknesses-unorganized,uninterested,very mainstream,biased status of member,uninspired,factions and alliances,dis-functional.
of the rehearsal:
Hollywood Undead in 2013, from left to right: "Funny Man, Charlie Scene, J-Dog, Danny, Da Kurlzz & Johnny 3 Tears"
How they interact with their public
one of their famous songs used in a cinematic trailer of the game street fighter x tekken